Exodus 25:13

And thou shalt make staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold.

Cross-references

Exodus 25:28 gives identical instructions for staves for the table of showbread, extending the same design principle.

Exodus 30:5 Parallel

Exodus 30:5 uses the exact same wording for staves of the incense altar, reinforcing the pattern.

Exodus 37:4 Parallel

Exodus 37:4 records the actual making of these staves, confirming the command was carried out.

Exodus 40:20 Historical context

Exodus 40:20 shows Moses placing the staves into the ark rings, completing the assembly.

Exodus 27:6 Parallel

Exodus 27:6 also commands staves for the bronze altar, but overlaid with brass rather than gold, showing adaptation.

Numbers 4:6 Historical context

Numbers 4:6 describes inserting the staves for transport, detailing the practical use of the staves made here.

Numbers 4:8 Historical context

Numbers 4:8 describes covering the ark and putting the staves in place before transport, adding practical detail to the construction command.

1 Chronicles 15:15 Prophetic fulfillment

1 Chronicles 15:15 records Levites carrying the ark on their shoulders with the staves, fulfilling Moses' command.

Numbers 4:11 applies the same pole-and-ring system to the golden altar of incense, extending the design principle.